HELP!!! I Drove My Truck Off A Cliff
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- Опубликовано: 11 авг 2022
- So I got a call for a Ram that was driven off a cliff.
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If only someone would build a super big off road wrecker......
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Great idea ! someone should talk to Mat....😎
That's a great idea. I just think it's too big of a project. Maybe one day
@@BravoSeven Heavy D already has one
Yeah, thats a great idea. If only.... Ha ha ha
@@davidlynch7666 Heavy D's wouldn't be much good in the sand or with how tight alot if the trails are
Hey Matt, mopar dealer tech here. You had the right idea with trying to get the trans out of park but that park release lever is spring loaded so trying to keep it released the way you were doing it is difficult. Those transmissions with the turn dial shifter are fully electronic and will only shift out of park by turning shift knob if the engine is running. That cable that you popped off the trans is the manual park release cable and it runs up into the cab. There is a square panel to the left of the steering wheel and underneath the headlight knob. If you pop that cover off there is an orange loop of rope attached to a plastic housing sitting horizontally. Using a small screwdriver or something you release the lock and pull the rope out until it locks in the released position and it takes the trans out of park
OH YEAH, now YOU POST
Lol just commented this
There should be a book published annually, that shows how to do this on every vehicle on the road. Or just a reference app that downloads updates when it's got cell service so you can refer to it even when you're in the middle of nowhere.
It's also in the owners manual at least here in Canada
Yep. That’s what I was thinking while I watched him struggling with it. I learned about it when my battery died on my 2014 Ram 1500 with the V8. Works the same way on all the 8 speeds.
And from my armchair, and in air conditioning a year later, I wonder why Matt didn't say, "Bring some diesel fuel" when he called for backup? Love your channel...I watch them all!
I’m always impressed with how patient Matt is.
Left hand side above parking brake release (I believe) there is a cover, pop that off and there is a little red handle that puts it in neutral. Hopefully this helps for next time
Ahh, vital piece of info that.
This. I was just going to say this. The 8 Speed ZF's are so common, a quick google or owner's manual check would show where the lever to disengage the trans for towing is. In the center console on the cars.
Grand cherokees have the same thing under the cupholder.
Most all dodges have that manual neutral override I always type it in safari year make model and manual neutral override then they tell you where to find a little strap that puts it in neutral
From the first mention of the shift knob I was saying this.
What I love with this channel is the humility of showing failure when it happens. Not all adventures are a smooth ride....
Literally they don’t even make it a failure just a new learning experience 🤙🏼 love the positivity of the group and the teamwork
@@gumyworm14 I wouldn't call it a failure either, but sometimes Matt is one hundred percent positive flow and occassionaly like today it's uphill on all sides. The point is it takes integrity and strength to show that it's not always downhill.
Yeah man, things happen, screws fall out, the world is an imperfect place.
Plan B is often employed especially when you have insufficient information beforehand. This is not considered a failure, rather it is a reassessment and subsequent course deviation due to a sub-optimal situation. Kudos to Matt and crew for solving this. The are ALL my heroes.
A helpful suggestion. Mechanical issues aside. In ridge top recoveries you need to get the tow rope set up so that 100% of the energy is pulling the vehicle uphill rather than into the hill. When there are no conveniently located big tree trunks to which a snatch block can be attached high up on a strong trunk (to change the pulling direction to an uphill direction) an old trick is to place a spare wheel (on edge & in line with the rope pulling direction) on the crest with the rope running over the top of the wheel so that the wheel will role with the rope as you pull. This will (for short 3-4 foot bursts) provide the needed change of direction for the pulling direction. You will need to reset the wheel back to the crest two or three times (to maintain the vertical pull direction) as the towed vehicle makes its way up the slope. The bigger the wheel the better. A rim though smaller (requiring more sets) will help prevent the rope rolling off the top of the tyre when it gets to the side wall.
It is also great at getting vehicles up out of bogs when suction needs to be broken. YAW
I found you guys' channel by chance because of a shout out on superfastmatt's Death Valley flood video from August 10th. Thank you for the work you do.
Back around 1988 my husband and I were tooling around in the forests in the western side of the Sierra Nevadas in his 4wd pickup. He tried driving through logging truck ruts after the rain...we barely got out of one deep enough to let water in the doors. A while later we were up above the snowline and this time got stuck on a jeep trail. Wheelbase was a little long for the terrain and we were unable to move. Really remote place, too. We wondered what we would do, when some dude with a short wheelbase jeep or bronco type vehicle with a warn winch and a vanity plate containing the word "hero" rolled up the hill and stopped to pull us out. Remember, no cell phones back then, and we were in wilderness anyhow. So this guy dragged us out of the bad spot and refused payment. Truly a hero.
We got the chance to pay it forward a couple years later when we were up way above Paradise CA in the snow, and found a couple whose pickup had broken down. We had no winch but we gave them a ride in our truck back down the mountain to civilization so they could make arrangements to retrieve their vehicle.
Been long years since those adventurous days and I miss the West (I've lived in Wisconsin over 25 years) but I sure like seeing folks like you helping others.
Good MORRning everyone!
JOHN!!! Welcome to the top 3.. :D
Good Morning
@@ColinRichardson I was first once. It's not rewarding enough for me.
@@JohnFL lol.. How goes the day so far for you?
I presume it consists of "waking up" .. and.. opening MORR, and not much else yet?
@@ColinRichardson I made breakfast, and then ate it. Replied to a person or two from the last video. Then came here. I work late tonight so I get the morning off 😀
I just love Skeeter. I dont know where he was hiding all these years, but he's great. Always has a positive attitude and is entertaining as well. He has quickly become probably one of my favorite people on the channel.
Agree 100%. Cool dude with some serous skills.
And nice to look at 😉
Ditto that!
Yep he has personality, fun Dude
Yes he is he is what the team needed
What a team! Get a call, make a call, get it done!! Always nice too see Ed . The world needs more ed
Fuel really is MORR's nemesis. That call to Jefe should have been " hey Jefe bring your sweet truck and some diesel fuel"
I enjoyed the 'cuts to analysis' theme and I always enjoy that you're willing to use 20/20 hindsight when things could have been done differently, it's how we learn and become even better. 👍
I'm not a fan of it - think it gives the video a bad flow with all the breaks
@@christianbay7614 I like it because it teaches me a LOT.
And I need as much knowledge as I can get.
The attitude to problem solving & performing the rescue in positive manner always illustrates the quality of the content. In a hazardous place no less.
I like Skeeter's attitude, he's always positive and will do anything asked of him. A great guy to have working for you!
Congratulations to the editing crew popping up every job as Matt pointed to them!
Best episode ever. The Trouble shooting and explanation of keeping the parking brake off...top notch! Loved the format of this video.
Next time, you can manually put a truck like that (RAM) into neutral by using the manual override on the lower left side of the panel. It's under a plastic cover just under the light switch.
on my hemi it's there a nice red belt to pull, just behind the tray there, always find it when searching for the OBD port...
In the cab might be a little safer than under the truck on a 89 degree cliff!😳😳😳Tied to 2 other trucks is ok but I’ll bet not everyone will anchor the truck before crawling under. 😩
The in between "let's discuss" was a great addition to today's video. Probably not really feasible for each recovery, but it was really helpful to hear what was going on in your head during the problem solving.
I agree, good for some, not for all.
When Matt said "we didn't die" I laughed because I've had those same conversations on the way ho.e of a few offroading adventures. From a fellow Matt, Matt I love the videos and look forward to seeing content for years to come
Nicely done Matt! Excellent use of available resources, it's a lot harder to troubleshoot issues when you can't see what's going on! I really appreciate the time you took to add the commentary in post. I certainly hope it saves a lot of frustrating comments... Stay safe and have some fun!
to get it out of park, you pop a cover above the parking brake release lever, and there is an orange loop... you pull that and its in neutral
@@cmahoney_photo unfortunately they put this release everywhere! It used to be right at the shifter but now they hide it all over the car.
Before pulling the orange loop there is a metal button to press with a small screwdriver or key to keep from breaking the retainer tab.
I’m not surprised. It’s a recovery shop not a mechanic shop. You don’t know what you don’t know until it’s hanging on the side of a cliff.
@@cmahoney_photo I second that. I found the hidden lever when my battery died. It was as quick as "Hey google, how to I shift a 2017 ram into neutral with a dead battery" lol.
If the battery is not dead you can shift the transfer case in neutral even when the truck is in park as well
Note to self: Ed lights up = this gonna be good. Can't wait, like everyone else, for the heavy wrecker!
That parking pin took a hell of a beating 😂
These folks were very lucky! And thank you for being so amazing to people who needed your help! You all rock! We are better off for being as fortunate as to have folks like yourselves out there making a difference!
Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, remove the
Manual Park Release access cover, which is just above
the parking brake release handle, below and to the left
of the steering column.
This 👍🏻
Love how you used a USB cord to hold the leaver. It is a Universal Serial Bus and this just proves how universal it is!
Hey Matt. Just for future info. On the Ram there is a park override in the cab. Its located behind a small panel on the left side of the steering wheel just below your left knee. The panel just pops out and in there is a park release switch. You can have a look at the owners manual as well.
Wow Matt as a traveling mechanic/rescuer, I find myself in lots of those wierd positions. I really appreciate you taking the time to show us the work around you did. To be able to see it makes all the difference. Thanks so much
Low on fuel, driving at night in dangerous terrain. Learning the hard way.
@Rich Rishel Once for me also, more than 50 years ago, at 1/4th tank, I'm looking for a place to get a fill up at.
Those kids are a danger on the road. Why the hell would they drive off the hill like that? I bet they were drunk.
@@toaster3822 I think that you would win that bet . I have considerable experience with being drunk . It does lead to a lot of bad decisions .
Well we can only hope that they are learning. It was a heck of a spot to pick to learn a lesson.
All I can say is, wow. I sure did not want Matt under that truck. I know he knows what he’s doing but you know grandmas. We
want you all safe. My sons would have done the same as Matt. Jamie I am so happy you were there too. God bless you all, stay safe.
Awesome video. Ed makes our day. ❤️❤️👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🌟🌟❤️❤️
Seeing the clip at the beginning was scary. Then as the job progressed I was getting more concerned with each various attempt. About 7 minutes in I thought "Oh - he's giving a commentary about it so I guess Matt is okay. Although I can't see his legs...."
I mean as long as that thing was anchored to the jeep it would roll down slow enough that he would be able to get out of the way of the wheels....
great video Matt , awesome that Jefe was close by and helped out, those guys were very lucky that is all that happened to them, guess they had to change their shorts right after this happened , and i agree those new transmissions are a whole new learning curve 👍
I just love how Matt's Off-Road Recovery "Team" works so well together and with one another. When one member gets sick or has something else going on, another one will slip right right in there without any issues whatsoever. This team doesn't quit on any customer, until the job is finished! I must order that awesome tow strap kits along with the bag.
At the End of the Day . . . The truck was removed from its peril and we all learned something and no one was killed in filming this video. I'd call that a MORR Success.
Jefe seems like such a good dude.(then again everyone on Matt’s team is awesome)
Never seen Matt move so fast as when that truck made that loud click with him under it.good reflex’s
I thought he was nuts to try that with no one on the brakes, on _that_ incline?
Skeeter is also a solid dude, especially considering that he is often on the jobs and often gets neglected: Matt suspected him of being naughty this tîme
I like how you narrated the video explaining your thought process. Love your channel!!!
Nice video!! Good job figuring out the "park" thing. I was surprised that the winch was able to pull that load at that angle. You guys are really good at your jobs!!!!
09:32 Matt doing his sprinkler impression. 🤣
Over there, over there, over there….
Omg Edd cracks me up 😂 ! I think how you started doing the quiet room narrations is really awesome. We only keep what we have by giving it away . Just like a yank m rope. Strong because it’s it gives . Love what you do for the community an for all the people that did what they should not. Much love
Like the Dead Sea and Salt Lake, nothing lives because there is no outlet.
Matt , stop, it’s in park
A very well put together presentation. Explaining your thinking process is a win win.
Thank you so much.
Nice job figuring it out, Matt! That was scary when you finally got it popped out of park and it jumped back. Glad everything worked out!
Seems like low/no fuel is a constant theme of Matt's Off Road Recovery. 😁
There is a manual release for the transmission just for towing, it’s on the left side of the dash, a little access door to get to it, left of the steering wheel.
I was curious and had just Googled this and saw the same answer. Open that little door and pull out the yellow strap to put into neutral. Pull again to put back into park.
I'm sure it's on the owner's manual right? But I guess it's not his style
@@suryabejibun Well, gee, you are smarter than everyone else. You’re SPECIAL!!
was wondering why they didn't use the manual release....ya thank if he's in the towing world he would have known
@@RealJeep Latest tech? That style of manual release was around since before his channel. He could have done a 2min google search.
It's good you show all the interesting jobs, even if it doesn't quite go your way! Your honesty goes a big way to connect with the community!!
Sometimes im like really did people get into that but you guys are so down to earth real makes me want to do get into rescues. Im not as confident in changing my life but your truly helping people and that so inspiring. Been watching you guys for so many years now and it remind me of my family 😆 keep up the good work. Your media production has come miles too and love to see the progression
I was under the impression that RUclips was free... but then I saw this famous banana on here. and some how ended up with an XJ Cherokee in my driveway. Thanks Matt and the Morr crew for the great videos and knowledge!
What I find helps in recoveries like that when you are trying to pull someone back over a crest, it to use a spare tire. Stand it upright on the crest on the side where the stuck vehicle is and run the rope over the top. That way you get an element of lift on the stricken vehicle and you rope doesn’t dig into the top of the hill like a cheese wire
I've used a similar method over the top of a 4x4 post, with the other end in a hole, to pull up/out a tree stump.
The guys from 4WD 24/7 in Australia have done this a couple times when they were bogged to get the vehicle to lift out of the suction of the mud.
Yep that method works in a lot of situations. I've pulled out unwanted bushes, posts but not a vehicle yet but I'm sure it would have given the lift needed in this situation. He would have to use the customers because I don't think Matt carries a spare in any of his rigs, he just calls for help like when he runs out of gas. Hope he sees your comment so he can add it to his bag of tricks.
I suggested the tire method in a video long ago, but it hasn't caught on as yet. I always use it with mud.
Matt doesn't carry a spare tire.
Thanks for sharing and letting us tag along for the ride 😀
Matt, For future reference on the left side of the dash there's a little trim panel above the parking break release, if you pull the panel off there's an orange strap you pull on to manually put it into neutral! Smart idea tying the transmission lever though lol!
holy moly this is terrible design
I really like the commentary in this video! I realize they probably take a lot more time to make than your "live" videos, but it was really cool to hear your thought process. I'd love to see more of these in the future.
I just want to say how much I love Ed. Everyone needs that "old guy" in their lives (and I've been fortunate to have has a couple). They could be taciturn or long winded, but their wisdom is like gold. Great video - you never know if you'll fail if you don't first make the effort to try.
Great fix. Thanks for sharing!
This deep understanding of trucks, forces at play, people and terrain makes this crew the professionals they are! Well done everyone and glad everyone home safely!
A professional would have just got some fuel to put in it.... maybe it was too hot for brains to work
@@willrector9716They weren’t told it was low on fuel. You can only know what you’re told about a job until you get there and learn the rest
@@hausmaster9801 they called hefe to come fully knowing it was out of fuel................
@@willrector9716 That was after they arrived. Also putting fuel in it costs money and no sensible company owner is going to put fuel into someone else’s vehicle just to pull it.
@@hausmaster9801hahaha you should probably watch it again.... Plus you charge the customer for the fuel..... That's how that works lol
Matt, if you need to put a Ram truck in neutral you just tie the shift rod to the fuel line with a USB cord. Everyone knows that!
Matt there is a manual release for the trans behind the square panel left of the steering column.
Narrating from the studio was great. Epic show of jobs from editing EDITORS! Another beautiful recovery thanks to Jefe's charging cord!
Matt, you might also want to consider adding a sturdy A-frame apparatus to your equipment. Basically, you'd put it under the winch cable to provide some upward lift. I've used them with great success in winching heavy vehicles over obstacles, out of mud holes, etc. One even 5' tall provides a huge amount of leverage. You could mount it to the roof for transporting it.
Yeah… I’m never getting rid of my manual transmission truck. This is ridiculous😂
I’m going to bring y’all a 12-pack of “stolen” drinks 😄
The Banana did it again!!! Love that XJ 💪
❤️🐞
Great job Matt. Calm , Kool and collect. Thks Skeeter got backing up Matt. 🤙😎
Appreciate how you shared your though process on this job. Two thumbs way up.
One of my fav episodes thus far! Loving the single recovery, fill in the gaps format.
Matt, love your videos. So I got a wake up call. I have an EcoDiesel Wrangler, one of the things I don't like about it is all the electronics and supposed safety features. While watching this video I made a mad dash for the owners manual. Yup, there's a manual park release just in front of the shifter. Thanks for making me think, just in case.
This is good 👍 work for you people ! You do very good work in unbelievable situations. Your clients think their tanks can do anything and we know thats not true. You are Engineer's of the great disasters people get themselves into. Your shows are FANtastic
Thanks Matt and your great team.
The offroad wrecker would have been perfect for that job.👍💕
After watching several years worth of videos, I am still sometimes shocked, shocked, at Matt's knowledge of vehicles and their systems.
And how much he doesn't know.
What? He didn't know jackshit about this Mopar drivetrain. There's a cover on the dash that you pop off and pull the rope behind it to release the pin on the output shaft of the tranny so the driveshaft can spin freely. It's called a Manual Park Release Pull Strap owners.mopar.ca/en/manuals/2017/2017E-RAM-15_25_35-OM-4th.pdf Page 605. There's a bunch of folks that know about it in these comments. Matt jury-rigged a phone cord. lol
Or lack thereof. Neutral lever on modern Mopars is first day rookie stuff.
At first I thought " well this will be easy" .. . It became quite a challenge in " My mind " Matt your a great man and you have a great team !!! I find it a pleasure to watch and to learn from you . As others have said in the comments..." Edd really is a great part of the team and the channel . Love you all greatly... " Like your family to me " So.. Please lord Jesus bless these amazing people and their loved one's . AMEN !!!!
i love this channel never gets boreing to me thanks to everyone that makes it possible
Matt, I like the added commentary. It adds a lot to the video to know the back story told with the benefit of hindsight.
I want more videos. ❤️ Matt's Off-road Recovery! Can't get enough of the crew and scenery. C'mon Heavy Wrecker 💪
Matt, good job not running out of gas on this job! I'm sure the customer will think twice before passing gas stations in the future.
Fantastic work Matt! Great tips here in the comments for next time as well. Honest question, would putting a few gallons of fuel in it not have been a decent option? Probably be hard to get it to prime in that situation maybe?
Matt, if you encounter a Ram with the dial shifter again. The panel on the left side above the ebrake peals open, you need ignition key to turn the lever in there to put it into neutral manually.
I never knew you were supposed to use the key lol, I always move the secondary release with a screwdriver lol
Great recovery, glad nobody got hurt! Safety first!
Matt's Off Road Recovery is the BEST👏👏👏
Another good one, You got them out ! I LOVE YOU GUYS !!!
This was a dangerous recovery for so many reasons.
Well whatever difficulties you face Matt, you always overcome them, everyone safe and sound so all’s good that ends well. I was surprised you kept your patients waiting for help so that was a bonus 😉
Matt says he didn’t know what the problem was yet he figured it out himself… I couldn’t be more impressed with this guy.
Hey Matt! There is a panel right above the parking brake that you can pop off. Inside there is an orange strap you can pull to disengage the park function on those knob transmissions. Hopefully that will make your life easier next time. Love the videos.
What a recovery that was!! Top marks for determination - an excellent video team.
I really liked the post job narration Matt. Love this format for the extra challenging recoveries.
Sorry, but I don't care for the narration.
Hi Matt, just a thought about this recovery, could you have stood a wheel up with the winch rope over the pot of it so that it lifted up and out instead of cutting into the top of the hill?
Just a thought. hindsight is a great thing. GREAT SHOW
You guys are awesome, never a dull moment...I love these videos..Matt is hilarious and I love the outtakes at the end...so funny...nice arm skeeter, that was great throw....thank goodness for being able to call in a friend..great video
Really like the true to life videos! Thanks Matt and crew for keeping it together to get the job done. Also, like the narration so we can understand the thought process. My favorite channel by far.
Brilliant problem solving. Also good old fashioned use of years of experience. PHD of towing. I call it the University of Matt
Love this format with the voice over and explanation!
Electric dial that is ridiculous lol 😆 gotta love Matt's reactions
Great video, as always! Really enjoyed this one, and it‘s always impressive what you and your team are able to do. Keep up the good work! 👍
Kind regards from Germany 🇩🇪, Philipp 👋
Thanks for the "behind the scenes" information. This is where electronics can (and does) cause frustration...
Always learning , keep up the great work
Gosh, that truck was well parked. 😁
Good place to park they cant steal your truck
I wonder if the driver of the white Dodge had skid marks in his shorts. It had to have been pretty scary doing that at night to top off the hill and then suddenly DROP down the other side!
I can't believe you got them out that way. I was yelling at my screen to winch them down the hill instead of pulling them up it. I learned something about the parking break lever. Thank you.
I liked the intermittent commentary. It added extra context to what was going on.
I always like to go off roading at night with no fuel.
I was thinking that myself.
My guess is, there WAS some fuel, but at that angle, it was not at the pump to be sucked into the engine. Which means, not much in the tank to begin with.
Hello guys hope you can have a great safe weekend we love you Ed. Can we get a video of you guys cruising your bikes together
I love you channel, love your job, love your additude , god bless you matt and crew!!
I subscribed years ago... and today i had to resubscribe. I don't know why but I'm glad I found yall again!
I love how you all choreographed this episode! Thank you for taking the time to show the public how things happen for real! You showed everyone some true safety measures in difficult situations. Your honest integral efforts are much needed! Thank you!!!
"true safety measures" Like pulling the tranny out of park on a steep hill while lying underneath the vehicle? lmao Yeah, I bet they show this video at WyoTech with the admonition: "Do NOT do what this idiot does!"
@@2200Z the parking brake was on and the Jeep was hooked to it that thing wasn't going anywhere
@@davidwoermansr It's not many for sure, but folks do die every year working on vehicles. Our company lost a guy two years ago and there was a big to-do about it. Obviously. So, yeah, it's in the back of my mind. But, to watch Matt point at his Caution sign a few videos back, then weld without a shield, and then pull this stunt... it only takes one mishap to lose an eye or your life. You can't 100% guarantee that a cable or rope won't snap. I'm actually surprised at the lack of use of safety glasses by Rory, Paul, and Matt. 🤷♂
@@2200Z I've welded since a teenager with no helmet never wore safety glasses and at home still weld in short only never had major burns and still have perfect vision well into my 40s closer to 50 I wouldn't weld without a helmet unless you have someone show you how to shield your eyes and yet see what you're doing an 80 year old welding shop owner showed me while I worked for him as a teenager he didn't wear glasses at 80 and never had flash burn eyes and never wore a helmet his entire life there's a trick to hiding the flash with your hands and the stinger yet still being able to see the puddle and material as for taking that truck out of park I'd have done it without the Jeep hooked it's only going 1 way giving you plenty of time to roll out as deep as the nose was dug in and the parking brake would keep the rear tires from rolling